AUGUST 3, 2018, San Diego, CA - The Navy announced today that its next generation narrowband satellite communication system has been approved for expanded operational use by U.S. Strategic Command. The authorization paves the way for Navy and Marine Corps early-adopter commands to use the system on deployment as early as this fall, primarily in the Pacific theater. The … [Read more...]
Anchor Your Maritime Career With Navy COOL
AUGUST 2, 2018, Pensacola, FL - Navy Credentialing Opportunities On-line (COOL) continues to offer maritime credentialing opportunities that, coupled with shipboard qualifications, may better prepare Sailors for the safe navigation and operation of afloat vessels while in the Navy, as well as post-service maritime employment. Becoming credentialed permits individuals to sail … [Read more...]
Fifth-Gen Fighter Integration Furthered by Hawaiian Raptors and Marine F35s
AUGUST 1, 2018, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI - While stealth technology on Fifth Generation fighter aircraft make it “uncommon” to see on radar, it’s common to see a Fifth-Gen F-22 Raptor take off and land here. What is uncommon to see however, is the pairing of the Raptor with the latest aircraft to join the Fifth-Gen ranks, the F-35 Lightning II, joint strike fighter [JS … [Read more...]
Video Games And The Future Navy Force
JULY 20, 2018, Arlington, VA - Can computer games help U.S. Navy recruits find military jobs they’ll enjoy and turn into long-term careers? To find out, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) is sponsoring Navy Life, an online platform of Navy-themed games and simulations. Navy Life matches potential recruits to enlisted jobs according to their skills, abilities and, most i … [Read more...]
New Commander Takes Helm of Navy Recruiting Command
JULY 18, 2018, Millington, TN - Commander, Navy Recruiting Command (NRC) Rear Adm. Brendan R. McLane relieved Rear Adm. Peter A. Garvin as the leader of Navy recruiting during a change of command ceremony held at Naval Support Activity Mid-South, July 17. Garvin took command of NRC on July 7, 2017, relieving Rear Adm. Jeffrey W. Hughes. During his tour at NRC, Garvin … [Read more...]